Strategic Information Governance Leader

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

Dental

Vision care

401(k)

Health club discounts

Job summary

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York seeks an Information Governance Manager to develop and implement firm-wide governance strategies. The role ensures proper classification, protection, retention, and disposition of firm and client information while driving compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

You will lead governance programs, collaborate with lawyers and staff, and promote iManage adoption, with a focus on reducing risk and maximizing information value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Library Science, or related field.
• Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., IGP, CIP, CRM, CIPP) are highly desirable.
• A minimum of 8 years records management, information governance, compliance, security or related experience, including 2–3 years supervisory or lead experience.
• Minimum 3 years delivering process, operational, technical improvements to address gaps, risks, and inefficiencies.
• Hands-on experience with electronic records management systems (e.g., IRM) and document management platforms (e.g., iManage).
• Background in professional services or legal environments preferred; strong policy writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the Firm's information governance strategy and program.
• Advise on lifecycle management of client and administrative records.
• Collaborate with administration, practice groups, and technology teams to improve compliance and lifecycle management;
• Lead changes management, training and communications for policy adoption.
• Champion use of iManage and related information management technologies.
• Provide guidance to lawyers and staff on governance practices and information management solutions.
• Promote effectiveness of access controls, retention and disposition workflows.
• Identify information governance risks and coordinate with IT, OGC and stakeholders to mitigate them.
• Support legal holds, investigations, and regulatory matters with governance requirements.
• Track KPIs and prepare executive reporting on governance program effectiveness.

Skills

Information governance

Records management

Compliance

Security controls

Policy creation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data privacy

Leadership

Training & change management

Education

Bachelor’s in Information Management or Library Science

Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., IGP, CIP, CRM, CIPP)

Tools

iManage

IRM (electronic records management)

Job description

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York seeks an Information Governance Manager to develop and implement firm-wide governance strategies. The role ensures proper classification, protection, retention, and disposition of firm and client information while driving compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

You will lead governance programs, collaborate with lawyers and staff, and promote iManage adoption, with a focus on reducing risk and maximizing information value.